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US imposes sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure leadership

The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with four other individuals, according to a filing Thursday on the U.S. Treasury Department website

US imposes sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure leadership
Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund that would have benefited the president’s allies

The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry

Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry
Arts|Political|US|World

Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump’s name

Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump’s name

Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump’s name
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg

Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy pledges clear timetable of talks on EU membership

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pledged on Thursday that Ukraine would keep to a clear timetable in talks on joining the European Union and in sticking to its obligations with the 27-

Ukraine's Zelenskiy pledges clear timetable of talks on EU membership
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Trump says a promenade is being built onto Lincoln Memorial

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a promenade will be built onto the Lincoln Memorial in the capital Washington.

Trump says a promenade is being built onto Lincoln Memorial
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy, in open letter, invites Putin to talks to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy published an open letter to President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in which he proposed the two leaders meet to agree an end to more than

Zelenskiy, in open letter, invites Putin to talks to end the war
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

President Donald Trump insists he's comfortable with the current holding pattern in the Iran war

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Pulte's role as acting intelligence director is temporary

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Bill Pulte's appointment as acting intelligence director is for the short term and not a permanent position.

Trump says Pulte's role as acting intelligence director is temporary
Europe|Political|World

In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for face-to-face negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin

In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country
Economy|Political|World

Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran war

The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday and Israel said it would not withdraw troops from

Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump unveils $700 million coal support plan using emergency powers

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will invoke Cold War-era emergency powers to direct nearly $700 million to help the U.S

Trump unveils $700 million coal support plan using emergency powers
Economy|Election|Finance|Political

California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged

Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor

California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged
Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|US|World

Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride

June is Pride Month across the U.S. But in some Republican-controlled states it's now officially Fidelity, Nuclear Family or Strong Families Month

Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says

Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says

Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Republicans reject multiple efforts to kill Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Republicans reject multiple efforts to kill Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Republicans reject multiple efforts to kill Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Political|US|World

Senate rejects first effort to bar Trump from creating $1.8B settlement fund

Senate Republicans have cleared a first hurdle as they try to pass legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies

Senate rejects first effort to bar Trump from creating $1.8B settlement fund
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

At least 10 people killed in strikes on Gaza, hospitals say

At least 10 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza in a day, according to local hospitals

At least 10 people killed in strikes on Gaza, hospitals say
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants

Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked off the office of the U.N. refugee agency in the capital Tripoli on Thursday during a protest against migrants who have travelled

Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift

Six U.S. senators, including Democratic whip Dick Durbin and Elizabeth Warren, wrote public letters to tobacco giants Reynolds American and Altria on Thursday

US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift
Europe|Political|World

Putin sidesteps a question on whether or not he will stay in power until 2036

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Putin sidesteps a question on whether or not he will stay in power until 2036
Europe|Political|World

Putin on Ukraine war, Trump, peace and power

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on Thursday about the Ukraine war, compromises on peace agreed with U.S.

Putin on Ukraine war, Trump, peace and power